Category : Liberties


Farage Slams 'Authoritarian' Mandatory ID Card Plan

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.

Graham Linehan Denied UK Entry in Free Speech Row

Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, creator of 'Father Ted', has been barred from entering Britain to speak at a conference, sparking a major debate on free speech, gender ideology, and the role of the police.

Trump backs firearm ban for transgender people

Former US President Donald Trump has called for a ban on transgender individuals owning firearms, a controversial pledge made during his keynote address at the NRA convention. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate on gun rights and equality.

Satanic Burger Sparks Religious Freedom Court Battle

A South Carolina burger joint's satanic-themed menu item has ignited a fiery legal dispute, pitting religious expression against business regulations, with the state's Supreme Court now set to rule.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.

24 More Charged in Palestine Action Crackdown - Total Hits 138

UK authorities have charged an additional 24 individuals with supporting the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, bringing the total number of accused to 138. The crackdown intensifies amid a nationwide effort to dismantle the banned organisation's net

Met Police Chief Demands Jury System Overhaul

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls for a major overhaul of the jury selection process, urging deeper vetting to weed out jurors with 'extreme views' that threaten the integrity of high-profile trials, including terrorism cases.

Farage's Trump-Inspired Free Speech Ploy Exposed

Nigel Farage's audacious 'Free Speech Bill' is exposed as a potential Trojan horse for US-style culture wars, echoing Donald Trump's tactics and threatening the very foundations of British democracy and social cohesion.

California Gov Vetoes Sikh Turban Bill for Police

Governor Gavin Newsom blocks landmark legislation that would have permitted Sikh law enforcement officers in California to serve while wearing turbans, citing uniform standards and safety concerns.

Graham Linehan Has Phone Seized By Police In Trans Row

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has his phone seized by police following a complaint about a social media video, igniting a fierce national debate on free speech, transgender discourse, and the role of law enforcement.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

Father Ted Creator in Court Over Transgender Posts

Comedy writer Graham Linehan defends his right to public expression in landmark free speech case against transgender activists, arguing his social media posts were made in public interest.

Home Office wins right to challenge Palestine Action ruling

The UK Home Office has secured permission to appeal a High Court decision that blocked its bid to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The legal battle centres on defining political protest versus terrorism.

Pam Bondi Floats Transgender Gun Ban After Shooting

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has sparked a fierce national debate by proposing a ban on firearm ownership for transgender people in the wake of a tragic Minneapolis shooting, drawing immediate backlash from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.

Cartoon Exposes Streeting's Free Speech Hypocrisy

A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers Health Secretary Wes Streeting's stance on free speech, depicting a stark contradiction between his words and the government's actions on NHS protests and silencing critics.

Ailing Aung San Suu Kyi Held in Solitary by Myanmar Junta

The deposed leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, is being held in harsh solitary confinement by the military junta, despite suffering from a serious heart condition and other ailments, sparking international outrage.

Farage Clashes With Democrats in Free Speech Row

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage engages in a heated exchange with Democrat members during a US visit, debating the state of free speech and cancel culture in a dramatic confrontation.

Graham Linehan Cleared by Police After Speech Controversy

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan will face no further police action after a complaint was made about his conduct during a speech at the 'Let Women Speak' event in Westminster, sparking a major free speech debate.

Labour's Digital ID Cards Spark Fury from Liberty Groups

Labour's proposed digital ID scheme faces a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups, who warn it creates a 'golden database' of citizen information and threatens privacy rights. The plan is compared to a 'poll tax on privacy'.

Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case

A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.

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